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What are the signs of an aneurysm in the head? Anonymous customer's question
Signs of a brain aneurysm can vary depending on the size of the aneurysm, its location, and whether or not the aneurysm has already ruptured. Check out more facts about aneurysms.
Some aneurysms may be discovered incidentally during brain imaging tests performed for other reasons and may not cause any symptoms.
However, some aneurysms can cause the following symptoms:
- Headache: Severe and sudden pain is one of the most common symptoms of a brain aneurysm, especially if it is unusual and sudden. This headache is often described as "the worst headache of your life" and can come on suddenly for no apparent reason.
- Nausea and vomiting: An aneurysm often puts pressure on brain tissue and irritates the meninges, which can cause nausea and vomiting.
- Ocular symptoms: An aneurysm pressing on surrounding nerves can cause double vision, blurred vision, or a restricted field of vision.
- Numbness or weakness: An aneurysm can press on nearby nerves or brain structures, causing numbness, weakness, or tingling in the face, hands, or feet.
- Photophobia: sensitivity to light can be a sign of irritation of the meninges due to a ruptured aneurysm.
- Brief loss of consciousness: A ruptured aneurysm can cause a sudden loss of consciousness, but sometimes, there may be a brief loss of consciousness called syncope.
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